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B9 VJU

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,339 mi
Last recorded38,339 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 VJU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 38,339 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 35,117 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 32,150 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 29,647 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 26,800 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 24,765 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 22,953 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 19,699 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 16,828 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 13,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 10,594 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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B9 VJU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B9 VJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B9 VJU?

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What year was B9 VJU registered?

B9 VJU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is B9 VJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 VJU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B9 VJU have outstanding finance?

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